ひよこ
hiyoko
The Japanese word for "chick" is ひよこ (hiyoko).
ひよこ is a noun used to refer to a young chicken.
Meaning: young chicken (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
hiyoko
Did you know?
- In Japanese slang, ひよこ can be used to describe a beginner or a 'rookie' who is inexperienced in a particular skill or job.
- The sound a ひよこ makes is written as ぴよぴよ in Japanese, which is a distinct onomatopoeia different from the English 'cheep cheep'.
- The word is often used in the names of traditional Japanese confectionery, where the shape and cuteness of the 'chick' are emphasized.
Examples in context
- 彼女はひよこを買った。She bought a chick.This sentence shows how to use ひよこ in the context of buying one.Tatoeba #91632 by bunbuku, translation #2661997 by WestofEden
- ひよこはとてもかわいいです。hiyoko wa totemo kawaii desu.The chick is very cute.
- あそこに黄色いひよこがいます。asoko ni kiiroi hiyoko ga imasu.There is a yellow chick over there.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Yui and Yota are looking at a pet shop window.
- 結衣 Yui見て、あそこにひよこがいるよ！Mite, asoko ni hiyoko ga iru yo!Look, there's a chick over there!
- 陽太 Yota本当だ。黄色くて小さいね。Hontō da. Kiirokute chiisai ne.You're right. It's yellow and small.
- 結衣 Yuiひよこを飼いたいな。Hiyoko o kaitai na.I want to keep a chick as a pet.
- 陽太 Yota大変そうだけど、いいと思うよ。Taihen sō dakedo, ii to omou yo.It seems like hard work, but I think it's a good idea.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
